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Merger control is a critical part of doing deals. From a business perspective, it creates uncertainty on closing, and the often suspensory effect hinders the integration process. It also imposes huge demands on business and legal teams.

With over 120 countries enforcing merger control laws, identifying where filings are required, working out timing implications, and assessing the costs and risks of failing to provide notification can be a daunting process — particularly for deals that present substantive issues and require notifications in multiple jurisdictions. With the largest competition practice worldwide, we can help get your deal through swiftly and efficiently.

Representative Experience

  • Advised a Japanese life insurance company in relation to the merger control aspects of its acquisition of a listed life insurance company in the US.
  • Advised an international delivery services company on the merger control aspects of its proposed acquisition of shares of another international package delivery operator.
  • Advised a Japanese leasing company on the merger control aspects of its acquisition of an international conglomerate corporation’s leasing business in Japan.
  • Advised a Japanese bus and truck manufacturer in relation to the multijurisdictional merger control aspects of the establishment of an auto-finance joint venture in Indonesia with a local automobile manufacturer.
  • Advised a Japanese recruiting company in relation to the merger control aspects of its acquisitions of Australian temporary recruiting companies.